Northwest Philadelphia Travel Guide
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Stay near popular Northwest Philadelphia attractions
Things to do
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3 to 7 Attractions
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Northwest Philadelphia
Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
"Nice room to sleep in. Shower Water got somewhat hot not crazy. Didn’t see the gym or anything"
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
The Windsor Suites
"Excelente ubicación"
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
"The valet attendants in the garage across the street treated me like a queen. If the mattress could’ve fit in my carry on, it would’ve come home with me. I appreciated that the woman who checked me in told me my room number was written inside of the envelope with my key instead of announcing my room ..."
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
"It was raining so we didnt really get to explore the area"
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026
The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Where to stay in Northwest Philadelphia
Center City
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.
Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.
Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Elfreth's Alley and Betsy Ross House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.
University City
Travellers choose University City for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station and check out top sights like Penn Museum.
West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.
